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DEMOCRATS THREATEN Government Shutdown to Block Trump's Border Security Push

Gary FranchiJanuary 12, 2026159 views
DEMOCRATS THREATEN Government Shutdown to Block Trump's Border Security Push
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Democrats are once again putting their open-borders agenda ahead of the American people, threatening to block Department of Homeland Security funding and potentially trigger a government shutdown over President Trump's decisive immigration enforcement actions.

Congress unveiled a nearly $80 billion funding package this week, but radical Democrats are already scheming to sabotage it by blocking crucial DHS funding. Their excuse? They're throwing a tantrum over ICE doing its job in Minneapolis – exactly what President Trump promised voters he would deliver.

This is the same playbook we've seen before: Democrats claim to care about "responsible governance" until it comes time to actually secure our borders and enforce immigration law. Then suddenly they're willing to shut down the entire government to protect illegal aliens from deportation.

Deep State Resistance Continues

The timing isn't coincidental, Patriots. Trump's mass deportation operation is already showing results, and the establishment is panicking. They'd rather see government workers furloughed than allow ICE agents to remove criminals and illegal immigrants who have no right to be here.

"This is about basic law enforcement," said one House Republican source. "Democrats are literally threatening to shut down the government because they don't want us to enforce immigration law. Let that sink in."

The American people voted for border security and immigration enforcement. Democrats are showing their true colors by blocking funding for the very agencies tasked with protecting our homeland.

Meanwhile, hardworking Americans are watching this circus unfold, knowing that Democrats care more about protecting illegal aliens than funding the government services citizens actually need.

Trump Won't Back Down

President Trump didn't back down from the Deep State during his first term, and he won't start now. His administration has made it clear that immigration enforcement will continue regardless of Democrat obstruction tactics.

The question now is whether Republicans in Congress will stand firm or cave to Democrat pressure like they've done so many times before. Americans are watching, and they remember who fights for them when it matters most.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024Verified4 hours ago
Once again Democrats put politics over American safety. They'd rather shut down the government than secure our border - tells you everything about their priorities!
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TexasRancherVerifiedjust now
Exactly right! I live 50 miles from the border and see this crisis firsthand every day.
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RedStateResidentVerifiedjust now
Let them shut it down! Americans will see who's really obstructing progress on the issues that matter most.
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ConservativeVoter88Verifiedjust now
This is exactly why we voted for Trump - to finally get serious about border security. The American people spoke loud and clear in November.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedjust now
How is wanting to secure our own border controversial? Every other country in the world protects their borders. What am I missing here?
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CommonSenseUSAVerifiedjust now
You're not missing anything - it's basic sovereignty that every nation should have.
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
I spent 20 years defending this country overseas. It's infuriating to watch politicians block efforts to defend it at home.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
We spend billions on foreign aid but can't fund basic border security? This backwards priority system has to end.